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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,173.22, 39,263.71 and 12,134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,173.22, 39,263.71 and 12,134.66 is: 18,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,173.22 : 39,263.71 = 12,134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,173.22/39,263.71 = 12,134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,173.22x = 39,263.71 × 12,134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,173.22x = 476,451,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,451,771.19/26,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.79

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